
A to Z list of common illnesses and conditions | NHS inform
Heart palpitations Heatstroke and heat illness Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hiatus hernia High blood pressure (hypertension) High cholesterol Hip problems in children and young …
Cardiovascular disease - NHS inform
Information and advice on cardiovascular disease, including risk factors, common heart conditions and where to get further support.
Illnesses and conditions - NHS inform
Cardiovascular disease Includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Conditions that can affect multiple parts of the body
Conditions that can affect multiple parts of the body Advice on how to manage systemic muscle, bone and joint conditions and when to contact your healthcare professional.
Congenital heart disease - NHS inform
Jun 25, 2025 · Research into the causes and improved treatments have meant that, 80% of children with congenital heart disease will survive into adulthood. This poses new challenges …
Muscular dystrophy (MD) | NHS inform
Dec 4, 2025 · Although there’s no cure for MD, there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms. There are many different types of MD and people experience varying symptoms. …
A to Z of tests and treatments | NHS inform
A to Z list of common tests and treatments including different types of medication, surgery and therapies
Vaccines for children - NHS inform
Jun 30, 2024 · You may not have heard of all of the diseases because vaccines have made many of them very rare in Scotland. However, it’s important that children are still vaccinated against …
Antibiotics - NHS inform
Oct 20, 2025 · This has led to the emergence of ‘superbugs’. These are strains of bacteria that have developed resistance to many different antibiotics. These types of infections can be …
About dementia - NHS inform
Nov 19, 2024 · Dementia is caused by different diseases that cause gradual changes and damage to the brain. These can cause the brain cells to deteriorate and die more quickly than …